Sunday, November 22, 2009
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Abbie's 4 year pictures
I took Abbie to get her picture taken yesterday. She had been a bit of a crank during the day so I wasn't sure how it was gong to work. When Abbie is in a bad mood everyone knows it!
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Lunch Time Conversation
My girls have specific things like, and they like it everyday. Lunch is a perfect example. Not just eating lunch but what they want for lunch and how they want it. Kendra typically wants Peanut Butter and jam cut into triangles, and Abbie wants Bologna and Cheese cut into squares. On the odd occasion I forget and cut the sandwiches incorrectly and boy do I hear about it.
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Guess the song?
Abbie has been singing a song, see if you can guess what it is?
Fairy Mary, Every Mary.......
any guesses yet? Do you have any idea? Okay, I will give you a few more words.......
Ready?
Oh come on already?
Okay, Okay.
Fairy Mary, Every Mary, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.
Do you get it now? Don't you love to hear how children hear words in songs. She says January and February just fine, but get her to sing it in a song it makes me laugh.
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Monday, November 16, 2009
Changes, Changes, Changes
Life is full of changes. It always happens, something we can't stop. I don't always do well with change but this time I seem to be much better. Not that the changes are bad, but it always throws a bit more complexity at times.
Michael was called to be the Ward Executive Secretary. He is of course, humbled, worried and as always desires to do the best he can. I know he will be good at it because he is one of the most dedicated people I know and very organized when it comes to tasks he needs to do. He is adjusting to not being in the Elder's Quorum Presidency, but since he had been in that for over 4 years, (he was placed in it just before Abbie was born) it was time for him to have a change.
I have been released as a Relief Society teacher and called to teach in the Primary. The thought almost terrifies me. I have never taught Primary before and I wonder can I be effective to teach the basics in a method the children can understand? I doubt my own patience and abilities, but I will go forth the best I can. I'm not as depressed as I was last time I released from teaching Relief Society. Maybe because I knew it was time. I have been privileged to teach all the odd lessons from the Joseph Smith Manual. I only will have missed lesson 1 and the last lesson 47. How is that for a string? I really enjoyed teaching it but I found my last 3 lessons to be a struggle. My lesson was canceled in September, and the lessons for October and November, and December where all so close in topic and theme. It was almost a relief to not have to teach the last one.
Then I discovered that the next manual was going to be Gospel Principles. Not that I mind Gospel Principles, but I wasn't sure how I felt about teaching it in RS. I guess the was the spirit preparing me for my release.
My biggest disappointment is that once again I will be missing a year of the Old Testament. I LOVE the Old Testament. I love the stories and the prophecies, and how it all foreshadows the coming of Christ. I think it is the most misunderstood and least read book of scripture in our Church. Personally it is a shame because it is filled with a richness of tradition and symbolism. I always seem to miss the teachings of the Old Testament. I wonder why that is? Maybe Heavenly Father knows I love it so someone else needs the opportunity to sit in the class?
Once I finish reading the Book of Mormon, I will be picking up the Old Testament and feasting on it no matter what.
It is my busy time of year. I was going to do Gratitude posts like I did in the past but fell short on that. Not sure what I will do for Christmas this season on my Blog. Maybe I will get some inspiration somewhere?
On another note, I removed Waters of Mormon from my blog list. I have visited there lately and have become very disgruntled in the tone of the blog. I see value in discussion but when it seems they downplay the seriousness of some sins, and the words of the Living Prophets on certain topics I am disturbed. I found myself feeling like I do when I visit the feminist blogs. YUCK. I heard a great quote yesterday morning.
Intellectualism is when one asks questions, not to find the answer but to always ask more questions and not be satisfied; where as asking a question to learn is noble and good. I think that is what I find in many of these blog site, they are becoming Intellectualized rather than a place of learning and sharing.
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Friday, November 13, 2009
Another Article to make my day! Not
When I first heard that our Now President Obama had ties and associations with William Ayers, I was concerned about how he would look at the terrorists held at Gitmo. How can a man that has had business dealings with a known terrorist deal harshly with some others. Now he will be bringing them into the country for a CIVIL Trial! What have we come to? I can't say I know the right answer, but this surely can't be it. Will the people that died on 9/11 have justice?
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I thought Option meant?
Interesting, I always thought the word option, meant choice, availability, take it or leave, not required? Hummmm, seems Nancy Pelosi has another definition of OPTION, Take it or else Jail time.
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Mom and Dad's anniversary party went so well. I hope you enjoy the slide show. My camera died so thanks to Marlei and Brynn for the pictures that they posted on facebook so I could get more!
I was so happy to see all the support and love from friends and family that traveled to see them on this very monumental day in their lives. I think my mother would have been happy to let it quietly go by, but we determined to not let that happen. My sisters and I love them too much to let it go by. They had all their daughters there, and most of their grandchildren. Jordan and Stephanie couldn't make it, well for a little 7lb 15 oz reason. They welcomed Tobias (Tobi) into the world about 45 minutes before the party was to start, so he made the 3rd great grandchild. Tyler and Kelly also could not make it and they were very much missed. They are expecting soon and that will be great grand baby number 4.
I wanted to thank my sisters for all their help. Noelie was so sick this past month, but she helped me find ideas on the internet and gave me much needed moral support. I know she wanted to do more, but what could she do when she could barely get through work. I hope she gets better soon. I feel so bad for her.
Cindilou, did the drinks, she made lemon water and another bowl with sprite and frozen berries. It look beautiful and tasted so good.
Snobaybe gathered up some pictures, scanned them and sent them to Brynn. She wanted to do more, but apparently she did not get the messages I sent on facebook. Oops. So I felt bad about that.
Brynn, she gathered up pictures and made up a beautiful digital scrapbook for Mom and Dad. It was a sweet gift and turned out so well.
Robert, Jayson, Noelie, Randy, Snobaybe, Cindilou, Aunt Delene, and my wonderful husband came early to help set up, and Marlei was so wonderful at entertaining the kids, she amazes me. Honestly Marlei, maybe you should be a kindergarten teacher!
I loved all the people that came to share this day with my parents, friends in the ward, friends from years past. I could see the blessing it was to my parents to see all those that do love them for the special and wonderful people they are. What a blessing they are to me. I was grateful for the chance to visit with a very, very good friend. We keep trying to get together and for some dumb reason it never happens. Goodness I need to fix that. Her daughter was so cute with my girls.
One of the cutest moments of the night was when Marlei, Natasha, Collin, Kendra, Abbie, Ellie, Noah, and my friends daughter sang "I am a Child of God" to Grandma and Grandpa. It touched my heart because it is my dad's favorite Primary song. I think they are willing to adopt another grandchild! She is adorable.
As you can tell I am very blessed, and very grateful for the 5th commandment, to Honor thy Father and Mother.
Thank you mom and dad. I love you!

















